Something I've realized while working on the second draft of Silver Hollow is how much I just miss writing in general! There really is a difference between working a new draft and staring at that blank screen with nothing but your mind telling you "what's next?". Talking to another newbie author I was reminded how... Continue Reading →
4 a.m. and I’m still Awake…
So you might be asking yourself, if you bother to glance at the time I wrote this, why am I still awake at 3:55am, after a long day of working with children??? I could ask myself the same thing. I had planned for a night on the town and instead took a nap and played some Donkey... Continue Reading →
Star-burnt
In my limited experience I've learned a few things about drafting. I am constantly asking and seeking advice on how to better my craft and my presence. When you're Indie the only person promoting yourself is you, so you better not be lazy about it! Like I said in my post "Self-Help," it takes a lot... Continue Reading →
Self-Help
Unfortunately, one of the downsides to self-publishing also means you have to help yourself to get anywhere. Don't get me wrong, along the way I've met so many authors/bloggers/all-around-book-people who have each taught me different ways of getting on my feet. Without them I would still be looking around cyberspace miserably for a stool to... Continue Reading →
Try Not
I'm an author. When I introduce myself to people that is probably the last thing that comes to mind. Ironic when that is also the number one thing on my mind most of the day. While I'm at work, looking after children, changing diapers and wiping snotty noses, I'm writing in my head. When I'm... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Silverwood 